United Franchise Group
Chris Mathias possesses extensive experience in the signage and graphics industry, currently serving as the Signage & Support Manager at United Franchise Group since May 2022, where responsibilities include managing signage needs for various franchise operations globally. Prior to this, Chris held roles such as Wide Format Production Manager at Southeastern Printing, overseeing all aspects of wide format production and operational leadership, and Production Manager at Stellar Signs & Graphics, where management of production scheduling and software was key. Previous experience includes serving as Account Executive at ARC Document Solutions during a significant transition and owning Allegheny Visual Solutions, providing executive leadership in operations and budget management. Chris began a career in the industry as a co-owner at A.H. Mathias & Co., Inc. and holds a Bachelor's degree in Science from La Roche University.
United Franchise Group
United Franchise Group (UFG) is an organization made up of a group of award-winning franchise brands. Our franchised concepts specialize in a number of different industries including Signs and Graphics, Promotional Products, food concepts and networking. With over 35 years of experience in the franchising industry and more than 1600 franchisees throughout the world, UFG has been a consistent industry leader throughout decades of economic change. At its foundation are three core values – keep growing, sales first; positive attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for the company; a family-owned company that operates like a family – that guides approximately 200 employees in the United States and around the world. United Franchise Group brands and services include Signarama, the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise; Fully Promoted (formerly EmbroidMe), the world’s largest embroidery franchise; Transworld Business Advisors, a Business Brokerage, Franchise Sales and consulting franchise; John Smith Subs, a grilled steak and chicken sub franchise; Venture X, a shared office space franchise; Accurate Franchising Inc., a franchise consulting firm that helps turn existing businesses into a franchise.